Irresistible Valentine’s Day Cheesecake Brownies
These decadent brownies feature a rich, fudgy base swirled with a creamy cheesecake layer, perfect for celebrating love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- Mix the melted butter and sugar in a large bowl until blended. Add in eggs and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
- Fold in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt until just combined.
- Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly.
- Beat the cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla in a separate bowl until smooth; mix in red food coloring if desired.
- Spoon dollops of the cheesecake mixture over the brownie batter and swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before cutting.
Notes
Allow brownies to cool completely before cutting for better structure. Experiment with add-ins like chocolate chips or nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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